Under the Nigerian sun
You've seen Under the Tuscan Sun, right? You know, the one where a North American woman finds herself visiting Tuscany and decides to buy a property, then the hilarity of [Read more]
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The beauty of African Art
A few of the beautiful pieces of art and artifacts we have added to our Ibezimako Villa so far. Many were found at the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market, but we also found lots [Read more]
Reviving a former beauty
Chuck and I bought a house! In the spring of 2018, we finally bit the bullet and started looking for a house together. We wanted an older home not far from the city centre as [Read more]
It’s the Great Pumpkin Seed Eater, Charlie
My partner loves roasted pumpkin seeds. Like, you have no idea. Last year, I forgot to get pumpkins, which meant no roasted seeds, and I never heard the end of it. This year, [Read more]
Never keep the wolf mural
As the ridiculously cheesy house signs say...home is where the heart is. And 16 years ago this month, I took possession of a teeny-tiny bungalow in one of Winnipeg's most [Read more]
It’s a critter-filled Christmas
I found the cutest critter cookie cutter set at Crate & Barrel this year. So making eight dozen of these guys was a no-brainer, right? Especially since I had never baked [Read more]
So fresh, so clean
Well, after a long journey through another home renovation, I'm extremely happy to say my kitchen overhaul is officially OVER! And boy am I happy with the outcome.
In bloom
Spring was super late this year, which made the garden grow like gang busters once it did finally arrive. This is my favourite time of gardening season, everything is coming [Read more]
Kitchen it up a notch
And away we go! Today was the beginning of my kitchen renovation. I'm extrememly excited with a side of trepidation; renos can take a looooong time. Hopefully this one goes [Read more]
2012 – My year in pictures
2012 was another fantastic year of travel adventures. Last year's highlights were Gimli, Orlando and Turks & Caicos.
Hey, get off my lawn!
Every year, once spring arrives, Stanley starts to get the “fresh air” itch. He starts sitting non-stop by the windows in the house, looking outside, staring wistfully at the [Read more]
Finished bathroom… almost
Wow, it's been awhile since I've posted something. Can't really think of anything to talk about, so I will just post some pics of my finished bathroom. I should say almost [Read more]
From yuck to "ooh pretty"
Here are some pics of my bathroom reno so far. Still have a bit to do, but it's starting to look good.
Lazy blogger? You bet!
Today, I was told by my coworker Anna that I am a lazy blogger. Ok, maybe those weren't her exact words, but that's what I have been. Here's my excuse... I have been super [Read more]
Rub-a-dub-dub no more gross tub
The bathroom reno has begun! The old tub wall is being removed as I write this. I love, love, love watching the destruction of it. I hated that wall. Stupid linoleum tub [Read more]
